Designed for intermediate users, Celestron's PowerSeeker 70mm f/10 EQ Refractor Telescope is intended to take astronomic observation to the next level by providing a complete set up for viewing the Moon and planets, and brighter deep-sky objects like star clusters and galaxies. Two eyepieces provide 35x and 175x magnifications with a 3x Barlow lens that triples the magnification of each eyepiece for a wider-range of observing possibilities.

Its manual German equatorial mount has precise Right Ascension (RA) and Declination indicators for celestial navigation, and dual slow-motion cables to track your object with accuracy and reduced vibrations. An adjustable-height aluminum tripod provides a stable platform for sky-watching, and the included 90° erect-image diagonal makes looking through the scope more comfortable, especially when aiming the telescope directly overhead. The diagonal's prism corrects images horizontally and vertically, allowing the scope to be used for terrestrial viewing as well.

700mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio    Manual Equatorial Mount    Two-Stage Aluminum Tripod with Tray    ISO Certified Safe Solar Filter

• 70mm aperture
• 700mm focal length
• f/10 focal ratio
• Refractor-style optical design
• Anti-reflection fully coated optics improves light transmission, color rendition, sharpness, and contrast
• Resolution: 1.99 arcsec, Raleigh; 1.66 arcsec, Dawes
• 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
• Integrated dew-shield

Mount:
• Manual German equatorial
• Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales
• Includes 4-pound counterweight and shaft to enable proper balancing for free and easy movement
• Flexible controllers with large knurled knobs allows for precise control with reduced vibrations

Tripod:
• Lightweight and durable aluminum legs
• Two-stage adjustable height allows for easy use by most people
• Tray to hold accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and lights

Eyepieces:
• 1.25" barrel diameter accepts more astronomical filters
• 20mm eyepiece: 35x magnification
• 4mm eyepiece: 175x magnification

Barlow lens:
• 3x magnification
• Triples the power of any eyepiece used with it

Diagonal:
• 90° angle provides a more comfortable viewing position
• Integrated erecting prism corrects image for land use

5x24 Finderscope:
• 5x magnification produces a wide field of view to make finding subjects easy and star-hopping navigation faster
• Straight-through viewing
• Includes mounting bracket

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Isn’t it possible to sell Celestron PowerSeeker 80mm with an Equatorial mount?

A: Unfortunately they do not make this scope with an EQ mount. The most similar option with an EQ mount would be this version: https://bhpho.to/2qEfmBL

Q: 2. Can the altaz base be removed from the tripod , and can I used another photo tripod with it; one that has 3/8-16 screw on top?

A: For the Powerseeker 80AZ the base is not designed to be removed from the Tripod. It voids any warranty.

Q: 3. I would like to know what I need to mount my Canon 5D mk III to this Celestron 6se. Thanks!

A: You will need a Canon T-Ring #93419, and a Celestron SCT T-Adapter #93633-A. Sincerely, Garret at Celestron

Q: 4. Can you plug a computer laptop into the 6SE to view and record images?

A: You can attach a camera or planetary imaging camera such as NexImage or Skyris to your telescope and have it attached to your laptop for live recording or viewing.

Q: 5. Can a Nikon Z-mount camera be attached to the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT?

A: To connect a Nikon Z series camera to the Celestron NexStar 130SLT 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope you would need these 2 parts: https://bit.ly/4aUAgxJ and a T-mount adapter such as this: https://bit.ly/48qhxsd.

Q: 6. What is needed to mount a Sony a77 Mark II DSLR camera to the Celestron 6SE telescope? Thanks.

A: Celestron does not offer a camera adapter for the Sony a77 Mark II DSLR. Please contact https://www.telescopeadapters.com/ for the proper specialized adapter.

Q: 7. It is said that this requires 3 stars alignment , so after three stars aligned , does that mean it will go other objects on command or you still need to align it again other objects ?

A: No, once the telescope is aligned (3-star alignment is only one of the options, but there are others), you can ask it to go to other objects directly, either by using the app or hand controller.

Q: 8. Hi! With the November and December holidays coming relatively soon; historically how typical would this telescope go on sale? Is it worth the chance and wait? Thanks!!

A: So we do have Sales all year around. Usually during the Holiday Season that is when the Manufacturer's have better offers though.

Q: 9. Can this scope be used with a camera?

A: The PowerSeeker 80AZ is best used with a smartphone camera and can be easily attached and aligned using Celestron's Basic-Smartphone Adapter: https://www.celestron.com/products/basic-smartphone-adapter-1-25

Q: 10. Does this come with a bag for the optics? And another bag for the tripod?

A: Hi! I purchased the same equipment last July and doesnt comes with any bag. Regards.